Renault Modus - Methods of Restraint in Addition to the Front Seat Belts

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (continued)
Chest and lap belt force limiters
Above a certain severity of impact,
this mechanism is used to limit the
force of the belt against the body so
that it is at an acceptable level.
Driver and passenger airbags
Fitted to the driver's and passenger
side.
Thepresenceofthisequipmentis
indicated by the word “Airbag” on
the steering wheel and the
dashboard (airbag zone A)anda
labelonthelowerpartofthe
windscreen or on the sun visor.
Each airbag system consists of:
- an airbag and gas generator fitted
to the steering wheel for the driver
and in the dashboard for the front
passenger;
- an intelligent computer for both
systems, which includes an
impact sensor and a monitor
controlling the electrical trigger
system for the gas generator.
- A single warning light on
the instrument panel.
The airbag system uses the
principles of pyrotechnics.
Therefore, when the airbag inflates,
it will generate heat, produce
smoke (this does not mean that a
fire is about to start) and make a
noise upon detonation. In a
situation where an airbag is
required, it will inflate
immediately and this may cause
some minor, superficial grazing to
the skin.